Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

HESH / SSH

Sharm El Sheikh, EG

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
9kt
340°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,008
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

HESH 141800Z 34009KT CAVOK 35/13 Q1008 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (191 ft)
Pressure Alt
345 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,791 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +20.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF HESH 141700Z 1418/1524 33010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 10kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESH
04L ✈️
22R
04R ✈️
22L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
10,108 ft 148 ft ASP 42°
↑ 4.5kt ↔ 7.8kt
60° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
10,108 ft 148 ft ASP 42°
↑ 4.5kt ↔ 7.8kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HESH
IATA Code: SSH
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 191 ft MSL

Location

City: Sharm El Sheikh
Country: EG
Latitude: 27.977272°
Longitude: 34.394717°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 10,108 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 10,108 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (HESH/SSH) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Sharm El Sheikh, EG. The facility operates at an elevation of 191 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.